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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-05
THE DEED OF A DEMON
A Most Horrible Tragedy in
Louisville, KY.
A CONFESSED BOMB THROWER.
"a Big Failure In Louisville, and also
One In Boston-General News
by Wire. aa. .s
Horrible Tragedy.

LOUISVILLE, November A terri
BILE tragedy was enacted in the western
part of this city last night, the awful
results of which were not discovered
until 10 o'clock this morning. At that
hour Mrs. Mary truner, mother of Mrs.
Charles B. Brownfeld. called at the resi-
dence OF her daughter; no one an
swered her ring at the door bell, and
after several Intellectual efforts, she
went to the window OF the little
one story frame cottag I,
raised it, and threw Op9n the
shutter; the sight that met her eyes
was horrible beyond description. In
the middle of the door opening between
the room occupied by her daughter and
husband and their little daughter OF s
or 10 years, and that occupied by VII
Ii?m F. Bruner, brother OF Mrs.
Charles F. Brownfeld, who resided with
the family, was the body of her daugh-
ter's husband. suspended by g strap at
tached to the Intel, and swaylng to
and fro slightly. At the suicides back
and on the bed in dark room, reposed
the body of William F. Bruner,
with his throat cut from ear
to ear. Facing the self-murderer
in the other room, was another
bed, upon which, stlffened in their
blood, were the forms OF his wife and 9
year-old child. Their heads were al
most severed from their bodies. Be-
meath BrownfeId's feet lay the razor,
with which the awful deeds had been
committed. The bed clothing was
drenched with blood, and the faces OF
the victims were besmeared so that they
were almost beyond recognition. On
the bureau in the parlor lay the follow
ing letter, dated $50 am, and written
by the murderer in an unusually leglble
hand:
To all aohone 1t may concern:
1, Charles B. Brownfeld, murdered
NV dear wife and baby; also w. +.
Bruner, my brother-in'law. l killed
my wife and baby because l was tired
of life. and did not want them lett pen
niless in the world and no one to care
for them. My cause for being tired o.
life is gambling. Now let my brother:
and friends take warning. killed W
f. Bruner because 1 did not think h'
was fit to live, and now 1 will make ar
attempt on my life, so good bye. my
father, brother and sister and friends
and relations. All take warning. Coco
bye. CHARLES d. BRoWEFlELD'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-05
Brace Up.

C. R. BARRATT. Postmaster
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-05

Order appointing time and place for settle
ment of final account and to hear petition
for distribution.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
INSULTS TO VETERANS.

Democratic and Mugwump newspapers
have been for months engaged in refer
ing to Union soldiers who receive pen
sions as pauper pensioners. In doing this
they are simply following the example of
their president who. in every way posi-
BILE. has insulted the heroes who pre-
served the country.
Every man. young or old. whether he
was in the army or not, should have, or
must have. respect for the veterans who
went to the front at the call of Father
Abraham TO preserve this country. The
heart of the nation is all right, and when
those who went down in battle. who di Ell
in the hospital or perished in the rebel
prison pens have the opportunity to re
buke those who insult the memories Of
the brave men who responded To the
country's call, they will soon teach them
that this sort of thing is not to he en-
couraged. As well known writer OF
this state has said concerning these men
and these newspapers which Insult Vet
eran soldiers and abuse the memories Of
the dead: ''SuCh miserable wretches as
those engaged in this most indecent work
are unfit for this world and unprcpared
for the next" Paupers, indeed. Who
can estimate the price Of leg or an arm,
Who can compute in dollars and cents a
sum sufficient 10 pay that man for his
lost health Who can ever repay that
DIAN for the shattered arm, Who can re-
pay the widow the loss of husband, or
Al
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

for transporting goods from one floor to
another and their large force of men, they
will be prepared TO do the very large busi-
ness which they have built up during the
past years.
The j. ID. Stewart Commission CO., was
established in the year 1851. and has b. en-
. successful grocery firm. They have moved
into larger quarters several times. and from
the old room at - south Market street they
20 into an entire building of their own
The business is under the efficient man
agement of Nr. Claude j. Stewart and Mr.
William Ramsey, who are both young and
successful business men. They have given
their undivided attention to this business
for years. and have brought it up to the
large size 80 that it requires an entire block
Of four stories to accommodate them.
The office is q delightful room. and is
well arranged for the vast work that the
business requires. The bOOkkeepers and
stenographers and heads of the business
occupy the several desks. the work being
very different from that in retail business.
The new block is indeed one that orna
ments Springfield. and the firm is one that
is credit. Their already large business
is growing fast and by their careful atten-
ton will soon reach further and further.
until their present quarters will be found
Inadequate TO accommodate them.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
The Worlds Railroad Statistics.

at is interesting To study railroad sta
tistics," said railroad director to q re-
porter. He continued in the same strain:
There are 100000 miles of railroad in
the world. In 1885 the railways of the
United States carried 81, 6S6. 6il passen-
gers and 400, 453, i3y tons Of freight Each
person was transported an average dis
tance Of % miles, hence the entire move
ment on all the roads was equal to carry
ing S.54l. 3O9, ,6.4 persons one mile. Mas
sachuSetts takes the lead in passenger
transportation with $500, ,SS1; Penusyl-
vania next, then New York, Illinois, N,w
Jersey and Ohio. In freight tonnage
Pennsylvania takes the lead with I05,-
so. .9l6 tons, and New York second.
There are about 25 miles of double track,
sidings. etc, 10 locomotives, 62l freight
cars, 5 baggage and mail and - passenger
cars for every 100000 miles of railroad N
the United States.-New York Mail and
Express.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
CACONOAlACONicS,
Items OF Interest from Springfield .
Lively Little suburb.

Items Of Interest from Springfield .
Lively Little suburb.
Mr.. ID. c. Fowler sold his residence here
on Friday TO George Simpson. and will start
upon his regular tour to Kansas City on
Monday next. Dave is a good citizen. but
has mania for pulling up and going west
this being the third or fourth time.
John Dersch. q machinist in Warder
Bushnell 4 Glessner's shops, had his left
hand badly crushed yesterday by getting
caught in machine he was running. the
thumb and several fingers being so badly
mashed that he will not be able to work for
several weeks. He had the same hand hurt
few years ago. losing a portion OF two
fingers. DR.. j. W. Nelson attended him
yesterday. He suffered much pain.
Ed. Nelson workman in the Champion
shops here. was hit in the eye by piece Of
steel on Thursday. which was injured so
that he has not been able to do any work
since.
Mrs. Cyrus Spalding. mother of B. F.
Spalding, passed her eghtieth birthday OH
Tuesday, September 9th. She is still quite
spry, doing her own house work. On this
occasion she gave family party and pre-
pared nice supper with her own hands.
for twelve of her relatives. She was made
glad by receiving presents not only from
those in attendance, but from her children
and grandchildren frcm far-Off Massachu-
Setts and Minnesota. At 10 o'clock her
guests returned home feeling glad that
grandmas life had been thus spared. and
wishing her many happy retuns OF Spetem
ber 9th.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
AROUSE, YE kEPUBLICANs.

A great many people this year are
making mistake by supposing that the
Republicans have nothing to contend
with in this campaign. In fact, Repub-
licans are likely to be injured by the
over confidence manifested in many partA
Of the state. Never in the past twenty
five years has the Republican party had
as much TO contend with or SO vigorous
warfare to wage rs at the present time.
A glance at the surroundings will show
that untiring energy and vim, vigor and
victory must be our motto from now un-
til the polls close on November =. Then
1t will be time enough to rejoice over
brilliant achievements. We are opposed
by the same old Democracy flying its we'll
worn banners of fraud, forgery, intrigue
and corruption, ready for any stratagem.
honorable or dishonorable, that may
chance to present itself. Complications
with third anG fourth party tickets also
present themselves in many localities.
The only way for us to win is for each
Republican voter in Ohio to determine
now to devote himself from this time un-
III cltCtlou udN III tHe euuedVOr 10 rouse
into enthusiasm his neighbOrs, and above
all to make certain of being himself at
the polls on election day and casting his
vote, whether or not .e may feel sure in
the advance that his ticket may have q
majority. Republican voters in the rural
districts cannot remain at home if they
expect their party t" win. Let them de-
termine now, rain or shine to be at the
polls. Did you ever hear the Democrats
on the evening before election day wish
ing that it would rain on election day!
II you have not others have They never
fail to vote even in the worst weather,
and Republicans Should not allow them
to gain the advantage over them in this
regard Up. then, Republicans; grid on
your armor and prepare for the battle
which is only to be won by hard fighting
and the casting of full Republican vote
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

EMMY announce his text and preach his
sermon. He was the best gospel shark
ever saw-a plain. practical talker. He
always spoke with an earnestness and
drectness that the rough csnvassmen and
circus hands appreciated and admired. The
scene was strange one to me when first
went into the business; the great, tOppling
tent. the poles. ropes. banners and other
circus traps. Outside, in the menagere
tent. the animals were snarling and growl
ing occasionally and in the center of the ring
little wrinkled parson preaching the scrip
ture to the little army of rough circus men.
soon got used to it, however, and could
sleep through the services with the best of
'em. The Sunday services were the biggest
card we had. Barnum used to advertise II
way ahead of the show. 1t gave the Howe
party moral tone among the people and
church gOers used to attend in large num-
berS." CABRIOIET.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The above cut represents the new busi-
ness block Of the J. ID. Stewart COmmis-
sion Company. which they have just moved
into. Ii is situated at No. Il East Main
street, and is one OF the most beautiful and
best arranged blocks in the city. 1t was
built expressly for their wholesale fruit and
produce commission business. and has in
cuded with its several rooms cold storage
department. The block has q four-story
front Of Berea sand stone and brown stone.
artifcialiy arranged and trimmed. making
it very attractive. 1t was built by Messrs.
Russell Il Burnett, of this city. and is the
only stone front business block in the city
1t is arranged in splendid order. having the
salesrOOm on the first floor and the Office
on the second. In the rear Of the sales
room are the cold storage rooms, where the
iced walls keep temperature that is cooler
than a day in January. The cellars
are deep and cool also. and are filled with
apples and other fruits. The egg and butter
room is a model. They are all arranged with
completeness that makes the entire block
wonder to behold. The banana room is
completed and will also be arranged to store
this delicious fruit for winter use. With
elevators and all the latest improvements
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
THE WAR n OVER.

A great many people have been going
about declaring that the talk about the
rebel flags, southern outrages and de-
priving Republican voters of the
elective franchise were started by
northernerS, and that but fo: the agita
ton Of the north we would hear nothing
OF IT, Those who have this opinion should
have been at Wheeling. W. Va. on Au-
gust ~, when Governor Wilson. of West
Virginia. lauded southern Confederacy to
the skies, took exceptions 10 q. A. X.
ideas on the return of the rebel flags, and
made red hot Democratic rebel speech
in the presence of Governor Foraker Gen.
Gibson and other Union veterans, who,
while on West Virginia soil, should cer
tainly have been treated with ordinary
courtesy by the chief executive of that
state To the credit of Ohio he it said
to the insults heaped upon him and other
Union soldiers. hut replied 10 Governor
Wilson in the manner in which any one
possessed of self-rcSpect and holding
Governor Foraker's position of loyalty
and patriotism would have done. In
short. Governor Foraker made "A ringing
and patriotic speech, in which he didn't
try to reopen the issues of the war. but
declared they We're settled, and settled
forever; that the war was ended by the
surrender of the Southern Confederacy.
The fact is that Governor Foraker and
men like him are the ones wao appreciate
that the war is over, that secession is
dead and the issues of go and 81 forever
laid to rest: but Governor Wilson. Gen
Rosser and other men of the south have
persisted in reopening questions long
since settled. and are not backward in
declaring that after all the men who
were in the rebellion were right aud the
men who fought for the north wrong
President Cleveland has not been back
ward in exhibiting his sympathy for the
men of the ROsser and Wilson stripe, and
il is largely due to this fact that we hear
so much about the ISSUES which people -
the north supposed were settled at Ap-
pomatox, and never expected to have re
opened by the men Of the south and the
president Of the United States. Governor
Foraker in his patriotic and loyal deClara-
tions has the support and admiration of
every loyal citizen of this great land, and
is making for himself record OF which
any man may well be proud.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

be killed the following day. She is placed
in prison. where the empress calls on her
and offers her safety, bur she refuses To ac-
cept it. While the empress is imploring
the girl to seek safety in flight, a mob a.
sails the prison. but Galba reaches the
interior FIRST and prepares to project his
child. A fellow slave follows. and remind
ing him of his oath to aid in overthrowing
the government. calls attention TO the pre-
dictiOn that with the death of his daughter
will follow thst of the empresS's sou. the
rising ruler. Galba. despite the protests of
the empress, then kills his daughter. and a
moment later the son enters alive and well.
Galba, infuriated with anger at the failure
of the prediction. attempts To slav the
young man. but Is himself mortaliy wound
ed by the attendants. With his dying
breath he abjHres paganSm to accept
Christianity, and dies beside the body of
his daughter.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

OF diseases there were none which, previous
to the discovery Of HOstettcr's Stomach Bit
tiers, offered more formidable resistance to
the Old-fashiOned modes of treatment than
the group Of maladies which. under the
collective name of maiarial disease. attiict-
ed entire communities that suffered hope
lessly. ChiIls and fever. dumb ague. ague
cake and bilious remittent were once re-
garded as well nigh incurable. Now it re-
jOices the hearts of thousands who reside
in districts periodically subject to the visi-
tatiOn Of malaria, to feel certain that in the
Bitters they possess certain defense
against the scOurge. a sure means of ex-
pelling its poison from the system. To the
settler in the far west. the new emigrant
thither. and to travellers and tourists by
land and sea, the possession of this pleas
ant safeguard is . guaranty of safety from
diseases which they might vainly seek from
any other source.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
SPs ciaI Rates via \. Y. p. l. d. to PhiIa-
delphia and Return.

For the centennial anniversary Of the
Federal constitution. to be held at Philadel-
phia. September 18th to 18th. the New
York, Lake Erie and Western railroad
company. lessee of the New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio railroad. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Philadelphia end return. at
the rate of one full fare for the round trip,
via Waverley and the Lehigh valley. taking
in Lake Chautxuqua. the Genesee and Sus
quehanna valleys to Waverley, thence
through the wOrId-renOwned scenery of the
Lshigh valley, the ''Switzerland Of Ameri-
ca" from Waverley to Bethlehem. Tickets
will be good to return until September 22d,
inclusive. and good for stOp-Over at Chau-
tauqua. Parties desiring to attend the
celebration at Philadelphia should avail
themselves Of this opportunity to take it in.
The Scenic Route of the World"
CLEVELAND, Sept. 3.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
CARING FOR THE POOR.

Regular Meeting Of the Tru>t-es of the
Associated Charities-An Appeal for
second Hand Clothing.
The Board of Trustees OF the Associated
Charities met in regular session on Friday
afternoon. with Dr. l.. A. GOtwald. presi-
dent. in the chair. The following mem
bers were present: DIR. l. A. GOtwald.
Ross Mitchell, Rev. W. X. Boone. J. s.
Shewalter. W. II. Berger. Mrs. T.W. Bean,
Miss s. j. King, Mrs. +. NJ. ArbOgast, Mrs.
Ross Mitchell and Mrs A. +. Smith.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Mr.. }. G. Benallack. Treasurer, sub
mitted the following report:
June lO-Cash on hand w ....s Is 1,
June fash from city "f Springfield zoe 30 VI
Aug. lash from George Bra a'n.......... * 20
sept Cash from City Of SprinieId 3s O6
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

rHE Republican party OF Ohio in its
platform this year Incorporated q resolu-
tion demanding protection for the people
from patent eXtortions from which they
have been suffering year after year.
Hundreds Of thousands Of dollars are now
being wrung from innocent parties
throughout this and other states by
patent right swindlers, and the subject is
one which demands immediate attention.
Farmers especially have been the victims
of these swindlers, and are demanding
favorable legislation for their protection,
give them.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

THE Democrats this year are exhibiting
tackle the tariff question. They are
openly in favor Of free trade this year,
and opposed to the Republican policies Of
protection of home manufacture and
home labor. Hitherto they have never
dared TO call Carlisle, Morrison, Hurd,
Watterson and other free traders to the
stump in Ohio, but this year they have
invited them all TO come and speak for
the Democratic ticket
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Ii must be eXcruciatingly unpleasant
for Mr.. Cleveland TO have his shadow
stunned and held in loathing by persons
infinitely his superior in mind, body and
estate. The refusal of the Grand Army
posts to pass beneath his picture, when
suspended in their line of march, speaks
volumes. Ii is no studied effort on tho
part Of the G. A. X. to evoke criticism or
to do something sensational. II is the
spontaneous outburst of resentment to-
ward a man who has str:ven to injure
them and their cause
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

There is a curious law in vogue in
Switzerland which compels every newly
married couple to plant trees shortly after
the marriage ceremony. The trees
ordered to be planted on wedding days are
the pine and weeping willow, but on natal
days the suggestive birch tree is selected.
Chicago Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Never trust the man who goes down
cellar or out in the barn to smoke He is
either henpecked or he is of a secrerive,
selfish disposition. If good pipe anG
good cigar cannot make him frankly al
and reflective, he deserves to be classed
among the pusillanimous and chicken
hearted bOors.-Boston Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

SoME Democratic liar sounded the
alarm that the Republicans were favor
At this the whole party joined in the
chorus. and have shouted themselves
hoar>e about it. Compose yourselves.
gentlemen. the good old Republican party
are not only in favor OF taxing the manu-
factured article, but are also in favor Of
taxing the fellow that offers il for sale
on every highway and by-way in the
state. Taxation and local option is the
watchwcrd of the Republicans on this
veXed question.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Tradesmen may learn many things from
rence of others, and discover that all that
glitters is not gold. The young Napoleon
of Wall street, Ives, seems to have had Q
little account with every one who sold him
clothes. meat, shoes, jewelry. &c, aud now
those trades people can whistle for their
money. The gold to balance the glittering
account is not Forthcoming.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The brilliant record of Governor For
aker has attracted the attention and ad-
miration of the whole country. His ad-
dresses. both political and official, have
been marvels of completeness, and he 10
oIrS of the most gifted orators of the day.
He is progressive and enthusiastic in his
Republcanism, and at the same time is
thorough business man and one Of the
most valuable public officers ever elected
y any position in the gift Of the peoplA
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

THE Democratic press and party Of
Ohio. or elsewhere, need give themselves
any concern about Republican interfer-
ence with the tax Oh distilled spirits. A
Republican congress put the tax on
whisky to enforce Democratic contribu-
tions toward the war debt, and they are
in favor of keeping it there until the
emergency for which it was created is
par There are mcny things that the
Republicans would be glad to have elm
mated from the internal revenue sched-
ules, but whisky is the last item on the
list that should escape the collector
clutches.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

President Cleveland will not visit Ohio
during his western tour. The Buckeye
state can stand it. We have greater and
better men here plowing corn than he. yet
the high Office of president Of this great
country would have insured him hOspit-
able and generous reception.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

1t has been demonstrated that by sink
ing drive wells an abundance of water can
be obtained in parts of New Mexico until
now avoided by ranchmen, and many
valleys are expected to fill up with in
habitants under a proper system or irriga-
ton. Windmills are found to be valuable
auXiliaries s-Boston Budget.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

What has become Of our street paving
proposition? The matter seems to have
been pushed so far and then dropped. The
season Of bad weather and bad streets is
nothing done.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Henry Watterson. of the louisville COur-
jcr-.I"HrHdt. wants Sam Randall kicked out
of the party. The eX-speaker's tariff views
do not meet the approval of the ''star-eyed
rasidasS -